Rajasthan Scholarships are applicable exclusively to the students of Rajasthan, the Government of Rajasthan with its subsidiary departments offers scholarships to meritorious, underprivileged and deserving students of the state under different schemes of Rajasthan Scholarship. The state scholarship encourages students to pursue higher education in the state.
This article encompasses a list of Rajasthan scholarships, detailed eligibility, awards, benefits, application timeline and application process.
Rajasthan Scholarship – An All-Inclusive List
Check out the list of all the scholarships that are available for the students of Rajasthan.
| Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period* |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | November 2024-January 2025 |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | December to March |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | December to March |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | April to May |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan | April to May |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan | October to November |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Government of Rajasthan | May to June |
*The application period mentioned above is tentative which may change at the discretion of the scholarship provider. The applicants will get confirmation about the application period through an advertisement in the newspaper.
Rajasthan Scholarship – Detailed Information
Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan
This scholarship is applicable for the students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EBC/SBC/DNT category and are studying in Class 11 or 12 at a recognized school. Run by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department of the Government of Rajasthan, this scholarship aims at providing financial assistance to the students belonging to these categories to carry out higher education. The scholarship majorly covers the maintenance allowance and fees of higher studies.
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan
This scheme can benefit students belonging to economically backward classes (EBC) in pursuing their studies at the post-secondary level. The financial assistance rendered under this scheme covers the maintenance allowance, study tour charges, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, reader charges (for blind students), book allowance and more. The students who fulfil all the eligibility conditions of the scholarship can apply for it.
Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan
The state government also runs post-matric scholarships for students belonging to SBC (Special Backward Class) category who are studying at the post-secondary level i.e. from class 11 to PG degree. The scholarship aims at enabling students belonging to SBC category to pursue their education after class 10th by providing them suitable financial aid in terms of the maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc.
The SC students who are willing to pursue doctoral-level studies at a university/institution abroad can stand a chance to win financial assistance of up to INR 25 Lakh under this scholarship scheme. It is applicable for pursuing PhD studies in the field of Social Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology. The students who fulfil the eligibility conditions of this scholarship can pursue their dream research career abroad without any financial constraints.
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan
Introduced on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, this fellowship scheme aims at providing financial assistance to students who are willing to pursue a PhD program in the streams of Social Science, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology. A total of 6 fellowships of INR 15000 per month to each student will be awarded every year which is tenable for 3 years.
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)
The government of Rajasthan offers this internship program for all the students who have freshly graduated, post-graduated, or are in their final of study. The program is also applicable for students who are currently pursuing a PhD work from a recognised university. Under this program, the eligible candidates will be awarded a monthly stipend of INR 25,000 as well as a communication allowance of INR 2,500 per month.
Rajasthan Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
Who are all eligible to apply for Rajasthan scholarships? What are the specific academic and financial conditions to get these scholarships? One of the major eligibility criteria that you need to fulfil for all such scholarships is that you should be a domicile of Rajasthan state only. Besides this, there are several other scholarships as well that have their pre-defined set of eligibility conditions. The table given below contains a brief description of the eligibility criteria of all the scholarships.
Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan
- The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/SBC/EBC/DNT categories can apply.
- The students must be studying in class 11 or 12 in a recognised school.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2,50,000 (for SC/ST/SBC candidates), INR 1,00,000 (for OBC/EBC candidates), INR 2,00,000 (for DNT candidates) and INR 5,00,000 (for students studying at a nationalised institution).
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan
- The students belonging to general but EBC category can apply.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1 Lakh.
- The scholarship is applicable for students to continue their studies from class 11 to postgraduation.
Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan
- The students belonging to SBC category and studying in class 11 to postgraduation level can apply.
- The annual income of the family should not be more than INR 1,08,000.
- The students pursuing studies through distance learning/correspondence can also apply.
Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan
- The students belonging to SC category can apply.
- The students must have completed their postgraduate studies from a recognised university with minimum 55% marks.
- The students should also have taken admission to a PhD programme at a university overseas in the streams prescribed –
- Social Science
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- The age of the applicant should be less than 35 years.
- The annual income of the family should not exceed INR 6 Lakh.
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan
- The scheme is applicable for students belonging to SC category.
- The students must have passed their postgraduate studies with minimum 55% marks.
- The students should have taken admission to a PhD programme at a recognised university in India in the streams prescribed –
- Social Science
- Public Administration
- Law
- Economics
- Political Science
- Anthropology
- The age of the applicant should not be more than 35 years.
- The total annual income of the family should not be more than INR 2.5 Lakh.
Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan
- The students who have completed their class 12th with minimum 60% marks and are listed under the merit list of 1 Lakh students can apply.
- The annual family income should not be more than INR 2,50,000.
- The candidate should hold a valid bank account in a nationalised bank
Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP)
- The applicant must belong to the age group of 18 to 35 years.
- The graduate students in the field of Engineering/Medical/Law/Agriculture, postgraduates in any field and students pursuing doctoral degree courses can apply.
- The applicant should have a firm command over MS Office and good communication as well as presentation skills.
Rajasthan Scholarship – Award Details
What are the key benefits rendered by Rajasthan scholarships? What kind of financial aid is available for you to pursue your higher studies? Find the answer to all these questions in the table given below. It contains a detailed description of the awards that these scholarships offer to you. While some of the scholarships consider both academic merit and financial need of the students for disbursal, there are some scholarships that are only based on students’ financial needs. Find out what can you get with these schemes in the table.
| Scholarship Name | Award Details |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan | Maintenance allowance, cost of the study tour, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, book allowance, etc. |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | Financial assistance of up to INR 25.00 Lakh per annum |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | INR 15,000 per month |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | Up to INR 1,000 per month |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Communication allowance of INR 2,500 per month
A stipend of INR 25,000 per month |
Rajasthan Scholarship – Application Process
What is the procedure to apply for these Rajasthan scholarships? Is the application process online or offline? Since most of the scholarships are being offered by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, the applications for these scholarships are made online through its new portal named SJE Scholarship Portal. Besides this, various other scholarships have their own distinctive approach towards the application. Find out how can you apply for these scholarships in the table given below. Furthermore, it is advisable for you to keep all your documents intact before starting the application to avoid any kind of inconvenience.
Detailed application process of Rajasthan scholarship
| Scholarship Name | How to apply? |
| Post-Matric & CM Scholarship, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SBC Students, Rajasthan | Apply online through the new portal of Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Ambedkar International Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | Apply offline through the Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur.
Email id- secretaryapj@gmail.com |
| Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme for SC Students, Rajasthan | Apply offline through the Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Mundla, Jamvaramgadh, Jaipur.
Email id- secretaryapj@gmail.com |
| Chief Minister’s Higher Education Scholarship Scheme, Rajasthan | Apply online through Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal |
| Rajasthan Yuva Vikas Prerak Internship Program (RYVP) | Apply online through Rajasthan Single Sign-On portal |
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